News & Commentary about Discriminatory Profiling
“National security” has long been used to justify the unconstitutional profiling of, and discrimination against, Muslim, Black, Brown, and other historically marginalized communities. The ACLU fights for the individuals and communities harmed by the government’s discriminatory practice of using race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or ethnicity as a basis for suspicion or investigation.
Jul 1, 2016
I'm a Former Marine Who Was on the No Fly List for 4 Years — and I Still Don't Know Why
Jun 20, 2016
The Use of Error-Prone and Unfair Watchlists Is Not the Way to Regulate Guns in America
Mar 31, 2016
They Came A-Knockin', and I Said 'As-Salam Alaikum, Y'all!'
Mar 11, 2016
The FBI Wants Schools to Spy on Their Students’ Thoughts
Feb 24, 2016
FBI Borrows From Anti-Muslim Playbook in New Video Game
Feb 17, 2016
I Am a Muslim American Army Reservist Who Was Turned Away From a Gun Range Because of My Faith
Feb 10, 2016
Why I Have Hope For American Muslim Equality
Feb 9, 2016
A Fashion (and Civil Liberties) Faux Pas: Don’t Profile Passengers Based Solely on Their Religious Headwear